DCPS Office of School Improvement
The Office of School
Improvement (OSI) provides schools technical assistance
and support to increase student achievement and optimize
continuous improvement. The OSI serves all schools with
a special emphasis on those categorized by the
Differentiated Accountability (DA) Model and identified
as low-performing (i.e., Priority, Focus, School Improvement
Grant, Turnaround, etc.)
The OSI consists of data
analysts, reporting specialists and school improvement
specialists.
Data Analysts look at data to determine trends and
weaknesses so advice can be given to educators on how to
improve instruction. Reporting Specialists prepare reports
for district, state, and federal agencies. School
Improvement Specialists ensure district, state, and federal
guidelines are being met.
Vision
Every student is inspired and prepared for success in
college or a career, and life.
Mission
To provide educational excellence in every school, in
every classroom, for every student, every day.
Core Values
Excellence.
We expect the highest standards throughout our
organization from the School Board and Superintendent to
the student.
Integrity.
We foster positive relationships based on mutual
respect, transparency, honesty, and the consistent
demonstration of actions.
Innovation.
We create dynamic systems and processes that solve
problems and overcome challenges.
Equity.
We promote an environment that ensures equal
opportunity, honors differences, and values diversity.
Collaboration.
We are a community of individuals who share a collective
responsibility to achieve our common mission.
Goals
Develop Great Educators and Leaders
Strategies
Provide teachers and students
with the tools and resources necessary to meet the
demands of the Common Core Standards and students’
individual needs.
Recruit, employ, and retain high quality, diverse
teachers, instructional leaders, and staff.
Provide ongoing professional learning and support to
develop all teachers, instructional leaders, and staff.
Engage Parents, Caregivers, & Community
Strategies
Establish and sustain a culture that is collaborative,
transparent, and child-centric.
Create a welcoming, respectful, and responsive
environment for all stakeholders that leads to open
lines of communication.
Expand partnerships and ensure alignment between
district strategic plan and community, government,
non-profit, and business initiatives.
Ensure Effective, Equitable, & Efficient Use of
Resources
Strategies
Ensure the use of district funds is transparent,
strategic, and aligned.
Distribute district-wide programs and resources in an
equitable manner.
Deploy information technology that supports the academic
needs of all students, teachers, and staff.
Develop the Whole Child
Strategies
Facilitate and align effective academic, health, and
social-emotional services for students based on needs.
Address the needs of all students with multiple
opportunities for enrichment.
Encourage positive behavior, respect towards others, and
ensure safe environments throughout the school district.
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